2027 APC Congresses May Trigger Complete Collapse of Ruling Party — Nabena

Former All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy National Publicity Secretary Yekini Nabena has cautioned the National Working Committee (NWC), chaired by Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, against letting incumbent governors take complete control of the party’s organizational structures in advance of the general elections in 2027.

Giving the party’s apparatus to the current governors could lead to internal conflicts that could jeopardize the ruling party’s existence, Nabena warned in a statement issued on Wednesday. The APC’s already brittle internal unity might be further weakened by such measures, he added.

According to Nabena, nomination papers for the upcoming party congresses are allegedly being given straight to governors, granting them the authority to choose party positions through a selection process rather than a democratic and open one.

He believes that this strategy could signal the start of significant internal party discontent.

“We are hearing that all of the nomination papers are being sent to the governors, who will ultimately choose who gets what as the party gets ready for congresses. It won’t work out. Indeed, he stated, “it will be the start of an internal crisis that could result in implosion.”

He warned that if the party leadership does not move quickly, the issue may get worse. He encouraged them to rapidly reverse the trend.

Nabena also urged party leaders and elders to weigh in and warn the NWC against actions that would hurt the APC.

He said, “It is also crucial that our party’s leaders and elders speak up now by calling the NWC members to order so that they won’t proceed in error.”

Concerning the party’s dwindling membership, Nabena cautioned that if remedial action is not done, the APC runs the risk of alienating its surviving followers. He pointed out that the party, which formerly claimed to have over 40 million members, is currently having difficulty reaching 10 million in its continuous computerized registration drive.

He emphasized that early action could assist prevent an internal implosion inside the party and further urged President Bola Tinubu to step in before the congresses begin nationally.